Former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo announced on Monday that she will be leading Solo FC into play at The Soccer Tournament from June 4-9 in Cary, North Carolina.

Hope Solo will return to the field for the first time since her retirement in 2016 for an annual soccer tournament.

Former U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo will lead Solo FC at The Soccer Tournament, an annual winner-takes-all tournament that regularly features retired soccer players. Solo's participation in TST will mark the first time she has played since 2016,

You can step away from the game, but the game never really steps away from you, they say. Well said and quite relatable especially in a game like soccer. Many players often hang up their boots just when they feel the time is right.